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Show off your support for 75 years of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service® with a commemorative challenge coin! This special keepsake honors the service of ARES volunteers and all Amateur Radio operators that respond to the call of public service. The die-struck, 1-1/2 inch brass coin depicts the color ARES 75th anniversary logo on one side in gold with red, white and blue color fill. Around the perimeter of the ARES logo are the words READY, RESILIENT and RESPONSIVE. The other side of the coin includes the ARRL diamond logo against a hemisphere of the world. Around the perimeter are the words THE AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE and AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE. The coin is struck with the year-of-issue, 2010. Five diamond shapes on the coin’s head signify the five ARRL pillars: public service, advocacy, education, technology and membership.

What is a Challenge Coin? While there are many stories about the origin and history of challenge coins (wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin), these medals have been popular with organizations and leagues for decades. Challenge coins are commonly issued among the military and civil service organizations, including police, fire and EMS officials. These mementos are often used to commemorate a special occasion or to show loyalty among individuals that share pride and affinity for a particular service or agency.

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Commemorative t-shirts and mugs also available!

1-1/2" round.